February 15

 Missionary: Layers

Toddlers: 

Jesus Listened to His Disciples

Lesson: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41

• What happened in the story? (A storm came and scared the disciples)

• Why could Jesus stop the storm? (He is God’s Son)

Verse: “I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10)

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Cause the Deaf to Hear

Lesson: Mark 7:31-37

• How quickly do the miracles Jesus performs happen? (Immediately)

• What miracle happened in today's story? (Jesus made the deaf-mute man able to speak and see)

Verse: “Jesus… went about doing good” (Acts 10:38)

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

1st Grade SS:

David Said “No” to Revenge

Lesson: 1 Samuel 24; 26

• How did David show faithfulness in God’s plan? 

Verse: Psalm 56:3

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

Application: Help your child believe God always cares and provides. 

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Daniel’s Historic Interpretation

Lesson: Daniel 1; 2

• How should we respond to God’s sovereign control over kings and history?

Verse: Proverbs 21:1

Theme: God controls history as the sovereign over all. 

Application: This week’s lesson covered Daniel’s refusal to eat the king’s meat and his interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream. In both cases, God demonstrated His sovereign power. Help your child ask God for wisdom and strength. Help him or her not fret about the future. 

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Relates

Lesson: John 15:1-8

• How do I know if I’m abiding in Christ?

Verse: John 15:5

Theme: The Word helps us bear fruit as we abide in Him. 

Application: Jesus instructed his disciples to abide in Him so they might bear spiritual fruit. Jesus used a grapevine to illustrate our need to be connected to Him. Help your child realize the importance of a regular time in God’s Word. 

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Samuel Serves God

Lesson: 1 Samuel 1-3

Theme: God answers our prayers. 

• Create a prayer reminder and use it this coming week. Or create a prayer journal together. 

Verse: 1 Samuel 2:2

• Create a word card scramble. Write out the verse on notecards (1-2 words per card) and scramble the cards up. Have the kids help you put the verse in correct order

February 8

 Missionary: Good Churches

Toddlers:

Jesus Made a Boy Well

Lesson: John 4:46-54

• Who made the boy well? (Jesus)

• Why can Jesus do wonderful things? (Jesus is God’s Son)

Verse: “[Nothing is too hard for [God]” (Jeremiah 32:17)

• Create motions for the verse and practice together.

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Raised the Dead

Lesson: Mark 5:21-43

• How could Jesus make the girl alive again? (Jesus is the Son of God)

• What does He have power to do? (Heal and give life back to the dead)

Verse: “Jesus said…, I am the resurrection, and the life” (John 11:25)

• Create motions for the verse and practice together.

1st Grade SS:

David’s Giant Faith

Lesson: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; 17

• How did God use David in today’s lesson?

Verse: 1 Samuel 16:7

• Create motions for the verse and practice together. 

Application: Help your child use his or her God-given abilities to serve Him. 

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Judah’s Light Dimmed

Lesson: 2 Kings 22-25; 2 Chronicles 36

• What did the king of Babylon order his men to do to Zedekiah?

Verse: Psalm 32:10

Theme: God shows compassion to the humble. 

Application: The week’s lesson covered Josiah’s reign to the end of the kingdom of Judah. When Josiah heard the newly found Word of God read, he humbled himself before God. Help your child gladly serve others. 

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Serves

Lesson: John 13; 14

• Why is foot washing not practiced in churches today?

Verse: John 13:34, 35

Theme: The Word shows us how to serve one another. 

Application: Jesus humbly wasted the feet of His disciples. He taught them to love each other by humbly serving each other. He promised to send them the Holy Spirit to help them be faithful. Help your child realize the blessings that come from serving others with humility.

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Ruth’s Devotion and Redemption

Lesson: Ruth

Theme: God faithfully provides for us. 

• What are some ways you have seen God’s provisions for us?

Verse: 1 Samuel 2:2

• Write the verse on a notecard and hang somewhere visible to practice together daily.

February 1

 Missionary: Good Churches

Toddlers: 

Jesus Listened to a Father

Lesson: John 4:46-54

• Why can Jesus do things that no one else can? (He is God’s son)

Verse: “[Nothing is too hard for [God]” (Jeremiah 32:17)

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Fed a Multitude

Lesson: Mark 6:30-43

• Activity: Show 5 crackers and 2 gummy snacks. Ask your child(ren) if they think this would be enough to feed your family dinner. Divide the crackers and gummies and ask if they are full. Relate this to the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with 5 small loaves of bread and 2 fish. 

Verse: “[Jesus] saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them” (Mark 6:34)

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

1st Grade SS:

King Saul Lost His Kingdom

Lesson: 1 Samuel 15:1-29

• Why did King Saul lose his kingdom?

Verse: 1 Samuel 15:22

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

Application: Help your child seek forgiveness for disobedience.

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

God Answered Hezekiah

Lesson: 2 Kings 18-20; 2. Chronicles 29-32

• What does it mean to have confidence in God? 

• What does it mean to ask for something according to God’s will?

Verse: 1 John 5:14

Theme: This week’s lesson covered Hezekiah’s prayers to God. He praised God in prayer, confessed his sins, and asked for God’s help. Help your child pray regularly.

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Gives New Life

Lesson: John 11; 12

• What happens to people after they die?

Verse: John 11: 25, 26

Theme: The Word has power over death and the grave. 

Application: This week covered Jesus’ resurrection of Lazarus. Jesus allowed Lazarus to die so He might raise Him again to the glory of God. Jesus then revealed He is the resurrection and the life. Help your child believe Jesus has resurrection power. 

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Micah’s Idolatry and Dan’s False Religion

Lesson: Judges 17; 18

Theme: God wants us to worship Him His way. 

• What are some ways you can worship God this coming week?

Verse: Judges 10:16a

• Recite the verse with little to no help.

January 25

 Missionary: Alpha Grand Rapids

Toddlers:

Jesus in the Temple

Lesson: Luke 2:41-47

• What did Jesus do in the temple? (Listened to teachers read from God’s Word)

Verse: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1)

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Obeyed the Father

Lesson: Matt. 3

• Repentance was discussed in the lesson today - talk about the meaning of ‘repent’. (To stop what you are doing and go the other way)

• Baptism was also discussed. Talk about the importance of baptism as believers. (We should not be baptized unless we believe Jesus died for our sin, was buried, and rose again for us. Baptism is the first way we show our obedience after we have trusted Jesus as Savior)

Verse: “A voice from heaven said, This is my beloved Son” (Matt. 3:17)

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together. 

1st Grade SS:

King Saul Lost His Patience

Lesson: 1 Samuel 13:1-16

• How did Saul show disobedience to God? 

Verse: John 14:15

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together. 

Application: Help your child recognize the importance of obedience in actions and attitudes. 

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Israel Finally Fell

Lesson: 2 Kings 17

• How were the wicked Assyrians able to conquer Israel? Were they stronger than God?

Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Theme: God warns us about the seriousness of sin.  

Application: This week covered the fall of Israel. God warned them about their sin, but Israel rejected the warnings. So God allowed Assyria to take Israel captive. Help your child understand he or she needs God’s help in resisting temptation.

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Cares for His Flock

Lesson: John 9; 10

• How can I hear Jesus, my good shepherd?

Verse: John 10:11

Theme: The Word cares for us like a good shepherd cares for sheep. 

Application: Jesus presented himself as the Good Shepherd. He compared Himself to the Pharisees to show His sacrificial love for His sheep. Help your child see Jesus’ direction in his/her life from His Word. 

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Samson’s Downfall

Lesson: Judges 16

Theme: God wants us to desire to please Him about all else. 

• What are some things you can do to please God?

Verse: Judges 10:16a

• Create a verse hunt with the verse. Write 1-2 words on a card and hide them around the house. Once all cards have been found, put the verse in the correct order. 

January 18

 Missionary: Alpha Grand Rapids

Toddlers: 

Jesus Went to the Temple

Lesson: Luke 2:41-47

• Where did Mary, Joseph, and Jesus go? (to the temple)

Verse: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1)

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Listening to the King

Lesson: Luke 2:41-52

• What happened with Jesus during your story today? (He went to Jerusalem with his family and stayed in the temple to teach others about God.)

Verse: “All who heard [Jesus] were amazed at his understanding and his answers” (Luke 2:47)

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

1st Grade SS:

The King Israel Wanted

Lesson: 1 Samuel 9:1-10:25; 12:20-25

• How did the Israelites show lack of trust in God?

Verse: Psalm 145:8

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

Application: Help your child recognize that people will let us down, but God can always be trusted. 

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Jonah Got a Second Chance

Lesson: Jonah

• What part do good works have in your salvation?

Verse: Titus 3:5

Theme: God wants us to share the message of His mercy and grace. 

Application: This week covered the account of Jonah. God went after Jonah when he ran from God. Help your child know that mercy is God withholding just punishment for sin.

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Lights the Way

Lesson: John 7; 8

• How can my life be a light to the lost world?

Verse: John 8:12

Theme: The Word shows the way to the Father. 

Application: Jesus presented Himself as the light of the world. He provides the light of salvation for the lost living in darkness. Your child was challenged to let Christ’s light shine through his or her life so the lost might see their need of salvation. Help your child understand the importance of living a good testimony before the lost. 

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Samson’s Strength

Lesson: Judges 13-15

Theme: God gives us the ability to do His will. 

• What abilities has God given you?

Verse: Judges 10:16a

• Create a picture to represent the verse. Write the verse under the picture. Recite the verse daily.